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Office Policies
Your First Visit
We are always excited about meeting new patients during their initial visit to our office. Your 60 minute visit will consist of a series of photos and a thorough examination which will give Dr. Paciorek the information he needs to discuss potential treatment options. We will also discuss the investment for treatment and the financial options including your estimated insurance benefit for your particular case. We know your time is valuable and we always reserve time following the exam for the necessary diagnostic records Dr. Paciorek will need to develop a custom treatment plan. We feel it is important to analyze each patient's specific needs to help ensure superior results and higher patient satisfaction.
| Patient Forms Help us be prepared for your first visit by completing the patient information form prior to your first visit. Download the file, print it out, fill it out, and bring it with you to your first vist. Child Information Form [PDF] Adult Information Form [PDF] |
The appointment to have your braces placed usually takes one and a half hours. You will then see us at regular 30 minute appointments every 10 weeks. Our patient hours are Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We have administrative hours on Fridays from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Patients are seen by appointment only. We make every effort to be on time for our patients, and ask that you extend the same courtesy to us. If you cannot keep an appointment, please notify us immediately. Cancel only if it is an emergency. It can be difficult to reschedule since most appointments are made 8 to 10 weeks in advance.
Payment & Office Policies
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The investment for treatment depends on the severity of the patient's problem. You will be able to discuss fees and payment options before treatment begins. We have payment plans to suit different budgets, including a no-down-payment option. We also accept assignment from most insurance plans, and file the necessary papers to the insurance company. We work hard to make orthodontics affordable.
Fees
In an effort to keep orthodontic fees down while maintaining the highest level of professional care, we have established this financial policy:Insurance
- If full payment is made at the onset of treatment, we will offer a fee discount. (If you have insurance, we will offer a discount for payment of your portion of the fee that will not be covered by insurance.)
- To fit your individual needs, financial arrangements can be made to extend your payments over a period of months.
- For your convenience, we accept payment by VISA and MASTERCARD.
- In cases of serious delinquency, treatment will be discontinued, although we will make every effort to accommodate patients with temporary difficulties.
If you have insurance, we will help you to determine the coverage you have available. We ask that you assign your insurance benefit to us. The balance will be arranged for you to pay (see above). Professional care is provided to you, our patient, and not to an insurance company. Thus, the insurance company is responsible to the patient and the patient is responsible to the doctor. We will help in every way we can in filing your claim and handling insurance questions from our office on your behalf.